LEVER Architecture

Oregon-based architect Thomas Robinson, Founding Principal of LEVER Architecture, is among a select group of professionals pushing the boundaries of what is possible with mass timber construction. We spoke with him in advance of his keynote presentation at Design Experience about the similarities of the industry between Oregon and New Zealand and where we’re getting it right in the race to develop seismic and fire solutions.   Read the article here - https://lnkd.in/gZ_sVUBi   Register for Design Experience - https://lnkd.in/gaw795nC #industryinsider #designexperience #masstimberconstruction #cpdevent #renewableconstruction

The new 843 N Spring St. building features CAST CONNEX High Strength Connectors (HSC), crucial in realizing a ductile SCBF framing system for this steel-timber hybrid building featuring CLT floor panels. The use of the connectors vastly simplifies connection design, significantly speeds erection, and eliminates the cost of special inspection. For more on the Project: https://ow.ly/hz8y50T2llq Architects: LEVER Architecture Structural Engineers: Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers General Contractor: Shawmut Design and Construction Steel Fabricator: ORANGE COUNTY ERECTORS, INC. Timber Supplier: Mercer Mass Timber Photography by Jeremy Bittermann #CASTCONNEX #MassTimber #SeismicConnectors #SteelTimberHybrid #AESS #Prefabrication

Holmes US Principal and Southern California Regional Lead, Nina A. Mahjoub recently contributed to the collaborative panel “The Art of Project Delivery in Mass Timber: Insights from Thought Leaders” with the WiOPS: Women in Construction Operations, and organized by Women Working Together in Los Angeles! The discussion highlighted the importance of collaboration between architecture, engineering and constructions teams in realizing effective design solutions. Thanks to the other panelists, Haley Coughlin, AIA, Assoc. DBIA of LEVER Architecture, Michelle Kam-Biron, PE, SE, F. SEAOC of Simpson Strong-Tie, as well as Moderator Gennelle Dedek, PE of Timberlab, for the engaging discussion. We look forward to keeping these conversations going! #womenworkingtogether #womaninconstruction #womenstructuralengineering #womenempoweringwomen #WWT 

Congratulations to the Portland State University - School of Business Master of Science in Real Estate students on their impressive capstone project presentations! Thank you ULI Northwest, Center for Real Estate, Portland State University, and Albina Vision Trust for hosting this event with us. It was a great opportunity to visualize the many dynamic ways AVT could redevelop the Portland Public Schools administration center into a thriving area, rebuilding Lower Albina as part of the nation’s largest restorative redevelopment efforts. Venue: AVENUE PORTLAND Audiovisual Production: The AV Department Catering: Elephants Delicatessen Moderator: JT Flowers Judges: Carly Harrison, MRED (Albina Vision Trust), Adam B. Taylor, LEED AP (Downtown Development Group, LLC) and Amanda Saul (Home Forward) Student Mentorship: NAIOP Oregon Event Sponsors: LEVER Architecture, Tonkon Torp LLP, Colas Construction, Holst Architecture Learn more about AVT: https://lnkd.in/gUgRSTse #rebuildalbina #restorativeredevelopment #nonprofitevent #meeting #presentations #eventvenue #pdxeventvenue #pdxevents #audiovisualeventspace #videoprojectionmapping #videoprojectionwall #evenspace

Architectus Senior Associate Elizabeth Seuseu has over 20 years of experience in design practices in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. A Melbourne-based Kiwi, Liz has made sustainability a key driver in her work, which largely focuses on residential development. In advance of LEVER Architecture’s keynote address at Design Experience, we spoke with Liz about some of the challenges architects face with mass timber construction in Australia and New Zealand. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gYfax_vp #designexperience #masstimberconstruction #sustainablebuilding

I can't tell you how thrilled I am to see this great article by Ian Volner in Architectural Record! It is a great introduction to the project but if you are in LA you should definitely arrive by metro! A sincere thanks to the entire team of consultants / collaborators that went the distance to make this project a reality including Laura Doerges at Redcar, contractor Shawmut, Landscape Field Operations and finally with a specail shout out to LEVER's Doug Miller for being there at the end and Jeremy Bittermans beautiful photos..

We are excited to showcase the next generation of real estate professionals and host this event in conjunction with Portland State University - School of Business and Albina Vision Trust. Project judges include Carly Harrison, MRED, Adam B. Taylor, LEED AP, and Amanda Saul. Special thanks to LEVER Architecture for sponsoring this event. REGISTER TODAY: https://lnkd.in/gPqz8XGj

To build one of the largest cross-laminated timber office buildings in LA is quite a feat and honor, and I want to thank and congratulate the project team for a stunning completed product, and Redcar Properties and LEVER Architecture for their partnership and trust. #ShawmutBuilt #ShawmutProud

In its August issue, Architectural Record takes you inside the #ShawmutBuilt 843 N Spring Street in Los Angeles, a cross-laminated timber office and retail building across from Chinatown’s Metro Rail station. Designed by LEVER Architecture, the five-story structure emphasizes sustainability through materials and a connection to the local environment through open-air space and landscaping by Field Operations. Read the feature here: https://lnkd.in/gG3AFzV8    Redcar Properties, Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers, Sherwood Design Engineers, AMA Group